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7/4/11

Fourth of July weekend...

I finally got around to fixing up this antique oak shelf I picked up about two years ago at a yard sale for $5 bucks. The shelf is meant to hang on the wall, so it doesn't have a back on it.... well I fixed that.I am going to use this as a free standing shelf, so I wanted the shelves to have a back on them so nothing would fall off the backside when I start to overload them with fun vintage stuff. I cut pieces of foam core and wedged that between each shelf. I then added some hundred year old sheet music and distressed the edges with a brown ink pad. I also made the curvy bit at the top of the shelf and covered that with sheet music as well. I really like how it turned out, now I have a nice little shelf to place some fun vignettes on.The only down side to adding fun/cute things to my studio is, I live in the last remaining dust bowl of the world ---- Fresno. Talcum powder dust coating eVeRyThInG. And don't suggest I dust more often to combat the dust build up.... 'cause I just won't believe you.

I also came across this bird cage that needed some attention, a "floor" to be exact. So while I had the foam core out I cut a bit to fit the bottom. Then of course, I had to spray paint the cage and add a cutie-pie fairy inside it and then and only then could I place it back upon my shelf.I also hung some lace curtains.... and... and... Oh nuts.... I'll be honest, I'm just trying to get out of painting a bookcase. I'm getting sick of paintin'.... I've linked up to Very Merry Vintage Style-- "Share the Love" linky party.

Your shelf looks amazing! I am so impressed with your foam board cutting skills! That stuff has always been a nightmare for me...i never get it right, the foam board is always destroyed by the time I am done with it! Your curves on there are fantastic !

Oh yeah, I want that birdcage...it is the cutest thing ever! I love how you added the cute photo inside! Perfection!

Cheryl,Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm glad you enjoyed my story. I was thinking people would think I was crazy, but I was pleasantly surprised at the comments. If I'm crazy I'm not alone!!! I mean, come on, who wouldn't love a tiny cute mouse in a little pink bathtub. Seriously!!! Please come visit again, I'm just getting started and haven't had much time to post many things yet . . . but have lots planned! Bring a friend! I checked out your blog and really enjoyed it, I'm your newest follower!Julie

I am a mixed media artist. I love to sew, embroider, crochet and create things using vintage objects. I love: old classic cars, vintage fabrics, old buttons, cats, shabby chic furniture & linens.... chewing gum, diet pepsi, sneakers, chocolate and gardening~ I like to rummage through thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales and the occasional curbside trash pile. I don't mind getting dirty for treasures! I like to repurpose found objects throughout my home and garden.